7. Some Big Ideas
Initial Approach
Follow-Up
Relationship
Building
Troubleshooting
8. Realize that no matter how important “it” is, “it” is only a small piece of their world.
Consider the Big Picture
9. How can I help you meet the needs of your school?
Come From a Place of Support
10. Provide a consistent program but allow for each school to put it’s own stamp on it.
Consistency Individuality
Balance Consistency & Individuality
11. Key Points Advice from a Principal
Timing is everything
Be clear & prepared
Find out what their
needs are in this area
Start small - Make it
simple & doable
Utilize their ability to
tap into resources &
identify the right
players
“Tell them what the
program is, how it
meets the needs at
their school, and how
you can help support
them in doing it.”
12. Key Points Advice from a Principal
Follow through on
what you say you’re
going to do
Make it easy for them
to follow up on what
you need them to do
Be patient
Express appreciation
“Be patient. Things
often go slower than
you think they should.
That’s okay and often
ends up being better in
the long run.”
13. Key Points Advice from a Principal
Get to know the
individual
◦ What is most compelling to
them?
◦ What is the best way to
reach them?
Build mutual respect &
trust
◦ Follow up on your end
◦ Give them what they need
Your enthusiasm can be
contagious
“Be clear on your
boundaries. If I ask
you to take on
something you’re not
able to do, I would
rather you tell me that
up front and help me
figure out a different
way than have you say
yes and not do it.”
15. Key Points Advice from a Principal
Find the right time
Go to them
Be flexible
Be prepared
Make it easy for them
Meet their needs
Follow up with
appreciation
“Present a plan and be
ready to make it
happen. If you come
to me with a good
idea, I’ll add it to my
list and may or may
not get to it. If you
come to me with a plan
that looks well thought
out and organized, all I
need to do is say yes.”
16. Key Points Driving Question
Consider why – are
there pieces that will
work or other ways to
think about it
Don’t get too tied to a
specific program or
idea
What is the
need & how
can I help you
fill it?
17. Key Points Advice from a Principal
What is it you really
need from them?
Make it easy
Remember the big
picture
Be patient and follow
up
“I appreciate when
someone has patience
and good humor. If I
don’t get back to
someone right away it’s
not because I don’t want
to but because my list is
too long. I don’t mind
some friendly reminders
if they come with good
humor.”
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Thank you!
Daina Lujan, Coordinator
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Alonso Barahona
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Talk with elbow partner 2 minutesLarge group share out
Mention, a few people have inquired about how to engage local law enforcement and I started to evaluate of those I know in our line of work, who has a good relationship with their local law enforcement agency and a name name to me, Dr. Karen Li.Mention her roleMention traffic counts she did with ArtTurn it over to Art
In addition to engaging local law enforcement agencies, another question that has come up is, how do I put Safe Routes higher on the agenda of principals and for some, the question is, how do I even get Safe Routes on the agenda at all?Again, this question got me thinking about who do I know who has principal's at the decision making table and a name came to mind, Mindy. Note her task force meetings and how principals will leave school sites and come to her meetings.
The 14-15 calendar is all ready, so I’d like to provide everyone a copy now. On it are the 14-15 meetings, budget report dates, events, and workshops.Note:Workshops have a different focusCrossing Guard Training Option
Recently I was at the Peninsula Family YMCA Hero’s Breakfast and was awarded a Hero’s award by the Senator Hill and Assemblyman Mullin for the Safe Routes to School Program and I was up there, I couldn’t help but wish that everyone of you and all of our partners was there because getting kids out of cars is hard work. The gains we are making, the 270% increase in the number of kids who live a half mile from school or less has to do with each and everyone of you. The phone calls, the weekend events, the event coordination, the trainings, the recruiting of volunteers, and the list goes on are initiating an amazing shift. Thank you.So, I wanted to take a moment to thank you all for your efforts. Alonso designed certificates for each participating district and I wrote out a little thank you.
